Evernote Web Clippings
Getting Started
If you do not already have an Evernote account, please visit the main Evernote site to download the software. For help with installation and initial use, follow the Getting Started Guide. Once Evernote is installed on your machine(s), proceed with the tutorials on this website. If you are new to Evernote, it may be helpful to view the Notes tutorial first.
What are Web Clippings?
Web clippings in Evernote allow you to save and clip content from the web. Select from the entire page, visible portions, the text, or just the URL address. Just like notes, web clippings will then be available and synched with any of your other devices.
*The web clipper is a separate tool that requires a separate download from the main Evernote site.
How to Create a Web Clipping
If desired, a transcript is available for the above video. You can also download complete step-by-step directions with screenshots for the "How to Create a Web Clipping" tutorial.
How to Share a Web Clipping
If desired, a transcript is available for the above video. You can also download complete step-by-step directions with screenshots for the "How to Share a Web Clipping" tutorial.
Test Your Skills
Following the video directions above, try sharing one of your webclippings with the Evernote for Education team!
Share your web clipping with virtualedtrain@gmail.com. If you are successful, you will receive an automatic e-mail response confirmation. (Check your e-mail that created your Evernote account for the confirmation.) If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, watch the videos above and try again!
Use Your New Skills
Now that you can successfully use and share web clippings, here are some great ideas for how to use web clippings for education.
- Teachers can share web clippings with students for additional homework resources.
- Teachers can use web clippings in reading classes to show words, pictures, and websites.
- Teachers can use web clippings to enhance classroom discussions that require visuals.
- Students can use web clippings to collaborate on projects that need multiple resources.
- Students can use web clippings when working on research papers.
Refer to the Educational Uses page for more great ideas on using Evernote for Education.
